Catania: The heart of the City - Guided tour in Italian Catania: the heart of the City - Guided walking tour
ID: GYG600149-1008688
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Discover the city center of Catania on this guided tour. An authorized local guide will tell you about the history and life of the people of Catania as well as the main monuments we will encounter
Immerse yourself in the history of Catania and discover its monuments together with your guide who will not only talk to you about the past but will also make you discover everyday life by giving you information on what to do and what to see in your free time
The tour begins in Piazza Duomo where you will meet your guide at our Guidingsicily infopoint and from there you will admire the elephant symbol of the city, the Cathedral, the magnificent baroque of the square and then continue towards the fish market, the Ursino castle, the only medieval monument to have survived the earthquake of 1963, and passing through the magnificent via Crociferi, the most beautiful baroque street in Catania, location of very important films (Zeffirelli's La capinera etc) you will arrive at Piazza Università where the tour ends, always in the heart of the city.
Highlights
- Step back in time as you hear about the city's facinating past
- Soak up and array of monuments as you walk down Via Crociferi
- Capture pictures of top sights like the Cathedral of Catania and Ursino Castle
- Live like a local with nightlife and restaurant tips from your guide
- Find out where to shop like a local with a stroll through the fish market
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will be done with a minimum of 4 pax (not only from get your guide). If the number of passengers is not reached the tour can be canceled the day before.
• This tour takes place rain or shine, but if the weather is particularly bad, it might be cancelled
• There are no entrance fees to pay as the tour takes place outside the attractions. However, the main monuments will be explained in a way that will help you decide what you want to visit on your own after the tour
Il punto di incontro è in Piazza Duomo angolo con Via Merletta all'infopoint Guidingsicily (ex edicola) dove vedrete una bandiera azzurra con il nostro logo
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
